As buildings contribute substantially to global energy use and carbon emissions, this event brings together experts, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss actionable strategies that can drive energy efficiency and sustainability forward.
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Session Agenda
Welcome & Introduction (3 minutes)
- Speaker: Rama Dunayevich, Global Lead for Sustainability Partnerships, Autodesk
- Focus:
- Welcome attendees and introduce the session’s purpose and objectives.
- Briefly outline the session structure and highlight the importance of sustainable design and innovation in the built environment.
Pitch: “You Cannot Manage What You Do Not Measure. A Better World Designed and Made for All” (15 minutes)
- Speaker: Rama Dunayevich, Global Lead for Sustainability Partnerships, Autodesk
- Focus:
- Discuss the importance of measurement in managing sustainability efforts within the built environment.
- Present Autodesk's vision for creating a more sustainable world through design and the role of technology in measuring and driving change.
Presentation: “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of Climate Policy in Innovation” (9 minutes)
- Speaker: Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Director of Global Climate Policy, Trane Technologies
- Focus:
- Explore the critical role of climate policy in fostering sustainable innovation.
- Discuss how businesses and governments can collaborate to meet global sustainability goals.
Presentation: “Zero Carbon: Achieving Sustainability in Building Design” (9 minutes)
- Speaker: Nigel Tonks, ARUP - Arup Zero
- Focus:
- Present ARUP’s approach to achieving net-zero carbon in building design.
- Share insights into the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable, carbon-neutral buildings.
TED Style Presentation: “Building Change: Advocacy for Sustainable Construction Practices” (9 minutes)
- Speaker: Monica Schroeder, Director of Global Advocacy, Build Change
- Focus:
- Discuss the importance of advocacy in promoting sustainable construction practices worldwide.
- Highlight Build Change's work in developing innovative, resilient, and sustainable construction solutions for vulnerable communities.
TED Style Presentation: “Designing a Carbon-Responsible Future in Architecture” (9 minutes)
- Speaker: Emily Newmarch, Carbon and Sustainability Lead, Warren and Mahoney
- Focus:
- Present innovative design strategies that focus on reducing carbon footprints in architectural practices.
- Explore the importance of integrating sustainability into design from the very beginning.
Q&A and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
